Curmudgeon Puppy

[lupestripe]

When I was a teenager I vowed never to become one of those grumpy old people who seem to hate everything. Sadly, at the age of 28, I think I have.

A few things have highlighted this recently. Firstly my prudish, almost snobbish, attitude to public farting and burping - I have never found if amusing and I am starting to find it increasingly offensive rather than just a harmless natural act. Secondly my ridiculously low tolerance of fools, particularly irritants on the bus. And yesterday I caught myself reading the UK Singles Chart and wondering what has happened to music. I am becoming one of those duffers on that Grumpy Old Men programme, just with significantly more humour.

Interestingly, politically, I am becoming more liberal and socialist in my old age rather than right wing, which bucks the trend. But then I have never gone with the crowds. As I told Avon the other night - if the populace tend to like something I probably won't and vice versa. Odd really.

Anyway I guess it's just tiredness, overworking, stress and general grumpiness which is bringing me down, as well as a year of relentless travelling on public transport (which isn't helping). It's the first day of spring today so I should be feeling happy. Hopefully I will soon.

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Comments

[stuart-otterson.livejournal.com]

You do seem grumpier in your posts in recent times. Sometimes unreasonably so.

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

Unreasonably? I'm not too sure really. I guess it's the overworked thing that's getting to me. It's my own fault that though.

[stuart-otterson.livejournal.com]

I would recommend you take up gardening as a hobby like I have (though I've seen no sights of carrots shoots after a week damnit), but it is the kind of hobby that appreciates a bit of time dedication which you're probably short on with all the work. Plus I have no idea if you have a garden.

[lupestripe.livejournal.com]

I don't have a garden, sadly. It's a shame as I have always wanted to grow my own fruit and vegetables. Perhaps soon.